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FitnessProsBooks.com - Swimming Upstream: A Lifesaving Guide to Short Film Distribution
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List Price: $24.95
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Manufacturer: Focal Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 384.80688
EAN: 9780240809557
ISBN: 0240809556
Label: Focal Press
Manufacturer: Focal Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2007-12-28
Publisher: Focal Press
Studio: Focal Press
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Summary: Great Info for any filmmaker!
Comment: After spending $32,000 dollars of other poeples money on a short film that we were proud of my producer and I sat down and had no idea what to do next. We knew we needed to enter the mysterious "festivals" but had no clue which ones to apply to, how to find them or even what they looked for in us! Sharons Badals book was our bible. We created our entire festival stratgey based upon the book - every festival worth noting was explained. The book does a great job of helping you figure out what festivals are right for you and how to go about getting yourself ready for the festival circuit. It is candid, real and gives you a look into the world of how film festivals, programmers, filmmakers and buyers look at short films! VERY USEFUL, and very funny!
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Summary: not great as a reference work
Comment: Worth pointing out to short filmmakers across the globe who're in search of distribution advice that this book is very US-oriented - although Europe is briefly covered.
Whilst there are plenty of interesting interviews, anecdotes and sound advice, the book is not laid out in a manner that makes it easy to return to as a reference guide by those about to embark on the short film distribution journey.
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Summary: Insider's look into the world of Short Film distribution
Comment: Well written, informative, and entertaining. For anyone involved with Short Films, this is a must-read. Author Sharon Badal covers all the bases. Last year, the Short Film program kicked off the TriBeCa Film Festival. Ms. Badal's experiences as a festival programmer, professor, and film executive offer the reader an insider's look into what it takes to make and distribute a Short Film.
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Summary: Are you a filmmaker? Then you NEED this book.
Comment: I loved this book!! Not only was it a really entertaining read (hilarious, in fact) it's VERY informative. If you don't want to go to film school, fine - then you HAVE to read this book instead. While it focuses primarily on what the title says - Short Film Distribution, there are great bits of wisdom all throughout that make everyone from the very experienced filmmaker, to the aspiring high school media student understand the fundamentals of braving the independent filmmaking world. Sharon Badal, a programmer of the Short Film Competition at Tribeca Film Festival, arguably one of the most sought-after festivals to gain a spot in, truly knows what she's talking about and has garnered interviews from some of the industry's top tier players. One of the best things I took away from the book was the perspective that, now, more than ever is a time when a young filmmaker just has to have a good foundation of knowledge if they want to attempt to navigate the film world. This book has helped give me a better sense of how I can use my short film to make my "entre" into the entertainment industry.
My two cents is - if you're looking for advice on what to do with that short film you just made, or you just want to know more about how to get your feet wet in the ever-competative film world, look no further than SWIMMING UPSTREAM.
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Summary: Great, Practical Guide into the Short Film World
Comment: From high school to film school to the studio backlot, any filmmaker should use this book as the perfect guide toward turning your short into something more than a YouTube upload. With comprehensive knowledge and insight into the short film festival world and expert industry advice, the author provides a very applicable means for all aspiring filmmakers to do something with their short works.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Short films have come into their own, not least in part due to the incredible new ways to distribute them, including the Web, cell phones, new festivals devoted to shorts--even television and theatres. This is the ultimate guide for anyone who's made a short film and wonders what to do next. Whether your short film is meant to be a calling card, a segue to a feature film, or you just want to recoup some of the costs, this book describes the potential paths for distribution. Written by the short film programmer of the Tribeca Film Festival and featuring contributions from top film festival directors, as well as studio, marketing, and technology executives, this book shows you what's important to the decision makers and gatekeepers. This is the definitive handbook filled with insider information available nowhere else.
* A guide to getting your short film the exposure it deserves
* Filled with interviews and insider information from the gatekeepers at Focus Features, AtomFilms, Shorts International, Sundance, and more
* Includes exercises and projects to help you develop a strategy and find the right investors
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